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Comprehensive event listings for the Isle of Wight, UK.Art of Food by Lilly Louise Allen, 11 August - 4 October<h3>11 August - 4 October - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/quay-arts">Quay Arts</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/art-of-food-by-lilly-louise-allen"><img alt="Food_montage_by_lilly_louise_allen" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28334/thumb/Food_montage_by_Lilly_Louise_Allen.jpg?1531994841"></a></p><p>From 4th August to 4th October 2018</p>
<p>An exhibition by artist and Illustrator Lilly Louise Allen. The exhibition will showcase the images which were made each day for a month in February of this year.</p>
<p>Each piece is for sale and there will also be prints, bags and stickers on offer.</p>
<p>A donation from the sales will be donated to the Isle of Wight food bank.</p>
<p>Free event</p>
<p><em>Quay Arts Cafe is open 9am to 11pm Monday to Sunday</em></p>
Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:06:39 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/art-of-food-by-lilly-louise-allen
http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/art-of-food-by-lilly-louise-allenHidden Heroes: Joe Carstairs and more, 10 February - 4 September<h3>10 February - 4 September - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/the-classic-boat-museum-gallery">The Classic Boat Museum Gallery</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/the-classic-boat-museum-gallery/hidden-heroes-joe-carstairs-and-more"><img alt="Joe_carstairs_with_joe_harris_320" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27173/thumb/Joe_Carstairs_with_Joe_Harris_320.jpg?1513615635"></a></p><p>The Hidden Heroes exhibition is at the Classic Boat Museum Gallery in Columbine Rd, East Cowes from 10th February and runs until end of September 2018.</p>
<p><strong>Opening times </strong><br>
Opens 10am daily</p>
<p>Ever since the waters rose and created the Isle of Wight, the people have depended on the sea for food, transport, defence and leisure.</p>
<p>Of the many maritime heroes linked to the Island, the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes will hold a new exhibition celebrating less well known individuals who have made a significant impact on the maritime heritage of the Island.</p>
<p>The museum holds the maritime archives of Betty “Joe” Carstairs – the fastest woman on water and also of Uffa Fox-yacht and boat designer, adviser to the admiralty, friend of the Royals and a renowned Cowes Character. As well as his many exploits and achievements, the museum has recreated Uffa’s workshop for the exhibition and some of his iconic boats will be on display.</p>
<p>Other “Hidden Heroes” include the Rev Charles Paterson who led the Mission to Seaman during WW2, Sir Christopher Cockerell, who developed the hovercraft and Blanche Thorneycroft, the first woman to be made a member of the Institute of Naval Architects. Sam Saunders and Tommy Sopwith collaborated to build the very first successful flying boat which took off from the River Medina.</p>
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:47:16 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/the-classic-boat-museum-gallery/hidden-heroes-joe-carstairs-and-more
http://events.onthewight.com/the-classic-boat-museum-gallery/hidden-heroes-joe-carstairs-and-moreJungle Fever, 14 August<h3>14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/children">Children</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/robin-hill-country-park">Robin Hill Country Park</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/jungle-fever"><img alt="Jf-instagram_1_" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27196/thumb/JF-Instagram_1_.jpg?1513769217"></a></p><p>Robin Hill’s got Jungle Fever this summer! We’re bringing our woodland ‘jungle’ to life every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 24th July to 30th August, with the park open until 10pm!</p>
<p>See life-sized animal puppets, including the roar-some king of the jungle, a towering Giraffe and beautiful tropical birds, giving you the feeling of being lost deep in a jungle. Plus, there will be live music, character meet and greets, and special jungle-themed performances… you can enjoy a wild evening at Robin Hill.</p>
<p>And as dusk sets, venture into the wild forests and discover elephants, tigers and monkey creatively brought to life.</p>
<p>So take the whole family on safari this summer, and bring your little monkeys to meet ours!</p>
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:26:57 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/jungle-fever
http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/jungle-feverHidden Heroes at Carisbrooke Castle Museum, 10 February - 28 October<h3>10 February - 28 October - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/carisbrooke-castle-museum">Carisbrooke Castle Museum</a></h3><p></p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/carisbrooke-castle-museum/hidden-heroes-at-carisbrooke-castle-museum"><img alt="Isabella_for_eotw" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27450/thumb/isabella_for_eotw.jpg?1517399454"></a></p><p>10th Feb – 28th October 2018</p>
<p>New displays celebrating the diverse Hidden Heroes of the Isle of Wight. Come and discover more about the Island people who, across more than 1,000 years of history, have achieved something remarkable or made a special contribution to not only the Isle of Wight but also the wider world.</p>
<p>Stories include the father of Seismology (the study of earthquakes), intrepid smugglers turned life-saving lifeboat men, people who celebrated and saved the Island’s culture and heritage and those who took a stand for what they believed in, often against the established ways of their time. Plus many more fantastic ‘hidden heroes’!</p>
<p>Normal Castle admission charges and opening times apply, please visit the <a href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carisbrooke-castle/prices-and-opening-times" title="English Heritage">English Heritage Website</a>.</p>
Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:49:30 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/carisbrooke-castle-museum/hidden-heroes-at-carisbrooke-castle-museum
http://events.onthewight.com/carisbrooke-castle-museum/hidden-heroes-at-carisbrooke-castle-museumHonza Sakař: Silent Portraits, 26 May - 30 September<h3>26 May - 30 September - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/dimbola-lodge">Dimbola Museums and Galleries</a></h3><p></p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/dimbola-museums-and-galleries/honza-sakař-silent-portraits"><img alt="Silent_portraits" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28139/thumb/Silent_Portraits.jpg?1530194591"></a></p><p>Dimbola to host exhibition by Fine art photographer Honza Sakař, his first UK exhibition reveals how the power and allure of wet-collodion photography is still relevant today.</p>
<p>Inventing a new way of working with the 19th century wet-collodion process, fine art photographer Honza Sakař, has created an emotionally charged collection of portraits that resonate as artworks. This is Honza’s first UK exhibition and is fittingly held at Dimbola, as there is a creative link to the work of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron – a sort of handing over of the baton of wet plate.</p>
<p>Honza prints using a modified inkjet printer using a mixture of pigments he blends himself which once again stain his hands black. This messy alchemy is also reminiscent of Julia’s work as she was often seen in dark clothes stained with chemicals from her photography. Each Silent Portrait is an artefact conveying a visual and emotional narrative, in many ways they can be perceived as letters to Julia – the creator of photography as an art form.</p>
<p>Honza has also produced black and white Isle of Wight landscapes which will be featured in Dimbola's Charles Hay Cameron gallery.</p>
<p><strong>Preview</strong><br>
The preview for this exhibition will be held on Friday 1st June 6-8pm All are welcome &amp; entry is free.</p>
<p>This exhibition will run until 30th September.</p>
<p>Dimbola is open 7 days week 10am-5pm.</p>
Thu, 17 May 2018 15:33:49 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/dimbola-museums-and-galleries/honza-sakař-silent-portraits
http://events.onthewight.com/dimbola-museums-and-galleries/honza-sakař-silent-portraitsGetting Away!, 4 August - 29 September<h3> 4 August - 29 September - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/quay-arts">Quay Arts</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/getting-away"><img alt="Getting_away_website" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28446/thumb/getting_away_website.jpg?1531736057"></a></p><p>Saturday 4th August - Saturday 29th September. Quay Arts, West Gallery.</p>
<p>A touring exhibition of painting, sculpture and video celebrating the British on holiday. Expect ice-creams, deck chairs, clock golf and more...</p>
<p>Featuring the work of:</p>
<p>ANNA BARLOW / LYDIA BLAKELEY / DAY BOWMAN / JAKE CLARK / MARGUERITE HORNER / SOPHIE MARRITT / KITTY STIRLING / JUDITH TUCKER / AMANDA WALLWORK.</p>
<p>Whether it's a walk along the Jurassic Coast, a round of clock golf, lido swimming or traffic jams this exhibition has it all and more. Nine artists, through the use of paint, plaster, cardboard, found objects, ceramics and video, show us some of the ways that we Brits holiday both in Blighty and abroad.</p>
<p>Emphasising the fact that getting away is not a such recent activity, this exhibition includes some wonderful Victorian watercolours and illustrations by artists who visited the Island, plus examples of the fashionable 19th century craft of sand painting created from a variety of coloured sands from the beaches on the IW, all kindly on loan from the IW Heritage Service and Carisbrooke Castle Museum.</p>
<p>After its highly successful London exhibition at Arthouse1 Bermondsey, Getting Away! tours to Quay Arts in Newport for the summer months of August and September 2018.</p>
<p>Gallery open: Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm.</p>
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:14:19 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/getting-away
http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/getting-awayArts and Crafts of Norman Gaches, 3 August - 26 August<h3> 3 August - 26 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/quay-arts">Quay Arts</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/arts-and-crafts-of-norman-gaches"><img alt="Norman-gasches-199x300" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28479/thumb/Norman-Gasches-199x300.jpg?1531766377"></a></p><p>Friday 3rd August - Sunday 26th August.
Quay Arts, Clayden Gallery.</p>
<p>A solo exhibition exploring the work of Island artist Norman Gaches.</p>
<p>Gaches (b. June 25 1938 - d. May 7 2016) a respected woodcarver who created more than 200 ship figureheads, totem poles and representations of wildlife. His family have brought together this exciting exhibition celebrating his work, displaying carvings, paintings, sketches and tools, giving an insight into the conception and development of his wooden wonders.</p>
<p>Gallery open: Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm</p>
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:41:24 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/arts-and-crafts-of-norman-gaches
http://events.onthewight.com/quay-arts/arts-and-crafts-of-norman-gachesFur, Feathers and Scales, 8 August - 14 August<h3> 8 August - 14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/brading-roman-villa">Brading Roman Villa</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/brading-roman-villa/fur-feathers-and-scales"><img alt="Nick_martin_exhibition" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28652/thumb/nick_martin_exhibition.jpg?1533301902"></a></p><p>New prints of Beautiful British Beasts by Nicholas Martin</p>
<p>Private View - Saturday 11th August 12pm-4pm at
Brading Roman Villa (free entrance)</p>
<p>Exhibition runs Wednesday 8th August until Tuesday 14th August</p>
<p>10am-5pm Daily</p>
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:11:43 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/brading-roman-villa/fur-feathers-and-scales
http://events.onthewight.com/brading-roman-villa/fur-feathers-and-scalesWonders of the Windmill, 21 July - 2 September<h3>21 July - 2 September - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/children">Children</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/bembridge-windmill">Bembridge Windmill</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/bembridge-windmill/wonders-of-the-windmill"><img alt="Bw_landscape" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27837/thumb/BW_landscape.jpg?1521807929"></a></p><p>10.30am-5pm</p>
<p>Explore the wonders of the Windmill with our discovery trail. Learn about the Island’s only surviving windmill and the wildlife that lives in the fields and hedgerows surrounding it. Normal admission charges apply. Dogs on lead welcome. Meet at Bembridge Windmill PO35 5SQ (SZ 639 874).</p>
Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:25:45 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/bembridge-windmill/wonders-of-the-windmill
http://events.onthewight.com/bembridge-windmill/wonders-of-the-windmill50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4 at Mottistone Gardens, 14 August<h3>14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/children">Children</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/mottistone-gardens">Mottistone Gardens</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/50-things-to-do-before-you-re-11-3-4-at-mottistone-gardens"><img alt="50_ntgreen_vertical_1_" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27950/thumb/50_NTgreen_vertical_1_.jpg?1523438552"></a></p><p>Every Tues 24 July - 28 Aug 10.30am-4.30pm
Every Tuesday throughout the holidays we’ve got summer fun activities at Mottistone Gardens, so you can tick off some of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4. You could try no.18. Create some wild art, no.41. Plant it, grow it, eat it, no.31 Hunt for bugs and more…Meet at Mottistone Gardens PO30 4ED (SZ 406 838). Normal admission charges apply. £2 per kite kit.</p>
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 09:22:33 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/50-things-to-do-before-you-re-11-3-4-at-mottistone-gardens
http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/50-things-to-do-before-you-re-11-3-4-at-mottistone-gardensExhibition: Island Scenes, 14 August - 26 August<h3>14 August - 26 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/newtown-old-town-hall">Newtown Old Town Hall</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/newtown-old-town-hall/exhibition-island-scenes"><img alt="Mary_golding_island_scenes" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28058/thumb/Mary_Golding_Island_Scenes.jpg?1525165399"></a></p><p>Tues 14 Aug – Sun 26 Aug 10.30am-5pm (closed Mon and Fri)</p>
<p>An exhibition of paintings featuring Isle of Wight themes by local artist Mary Golding.</p>
<p>Meet at Newtown Old Town Hall PO30 4PA (SZ 424 905).</p>
<p>Normal admission charges apply.</p>
Tue, 01 May 2018 09:03:20 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/newtown-old-town-hall/exhibition-island-scenes
http://events.onthewight.com/newtown-old-town-hall/exhibition-island-scenesSummer Slide, 21 July - 1 September<h3>21 July - 1 September - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/children">Children</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/robin-hill-country-park">Robin Hill Country Park</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/robin-hill-country-park/summer-slide"><img alt="Summer-slide-instagram" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/27652/thumb/Summer-Slide-Instagram.jpg?1519313164"></a></p><p>Cool down this summer with our super summer slip and slide! Slide 150m down our dual waterslide, race your friends and family to the bottom. You’re sure to make a splash on this guest attraction this summer.</p>
<p>This guest attraction is open daily from 11am from 21st July to 1st September and runs in 20 minute sessions, with the last session starting at 4pm. Later sessions will be available during our Jungle Fever late night opening, with the last session starting at 6pm.</p>
<p>Don't forget your towel and swimwear... you will get wet!</p>
<p>Additional charges, and height/age restrictions apply.</p>
Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:26:06 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/robin-hill-country-park/summer-slide
http://events.onthewight.com/robin-hill-country-park/summer-slide'See Me' glass plate exhibition, 17 July - 18 August<h3>17 July - 18 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/exhibition">Exhibition</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/space-5">Space 5</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/space-5/see-me-glass-plate-exhibition"><img alt="See_me_space_5" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28447/thumb/see_me_space_5.jpg?1531736267"></a></p><p>Space5 is launching with the IW/UKPride 'See Me' glass plate exhibition, 11am - 4pm.</p>
<p>The work celebrates the diversity of the IW's LGBTQ+ community, created during a series of workshops led by John Brewer and Kate Horsley Brewer</p>
<p>17/7/18 - 19/8/18 11am-4pm (Tuesday-Saturday)</p>
<p>Closed 20-23/7</p>
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:17:48 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/space-5/see-me-glass-plate-exhibition
http://events.onthewight.com/space-5/see-me-glass-plate-exhibitionFamily supper with entertainment, 14 August<h3>14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/children">Children</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/the-garlic-farm">The Garlic Farm</a></h3><p> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/family-supper-with-entertainment"><img alt="Randini" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28419/thumb/Randini.jpg?1531390995"></a></p><p>Join us in the Garlic Farm Restaurant for a family friendly supper with entertainment from Randini, our brilliant and hilarious local magician.</p>
<p>Food served from 6.30pm with kids menu and evening menu available.</p>
<p>Please call us on 01983 867333 to book or email thecafe@thegarlicfarm.co.uk</p>
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:23:16 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/family-supper-with-entertainment
http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/family-supper-with-entertainmentBrading Community Choir, 14 August<h3>14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/music">Music</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/brading-church-hall">St Mary's Church Hall (Brading)</a></h3><p></p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/brading-community-choir"><img alt="21766332_1974134369531211_6796737535595121086_n" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28691/thumb/21766332_1974134369531211_6796737535595121086_n.jpg?1533924621"></a></p><p>Brading Community Choir meets each Tuesday from 7.15pm - 8.45pm at St. Mary's Church Hall, High Street Brading.</p>
<p>All ages and abilities are welcome (under 18s with a parent or other appropriate adult). There is no auditon or other selection process - just turn up and sing! £2 donation is requested per session towards hall hire and other necessary expenses.</p>
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:10:22 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/brading-community-choir
http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/brading-community-choirSummer Evening Bat Walk, 14 August<h3>14 August - <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/genres/community">Community</a> at <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/venues/browns-golf-course-cafe">Browns Golf Course & Cafe</a></h3><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/free">FREE</a> <a href="http://events.onthewight.com/events/under18">(suitable for under 18s)</a> </p><p><a href="http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/summer-evening-bat-walk"><img alt="Evening_walkers_1_" src="http://events.onthewight.com/ventnor/events/28192/thumb/evening_walkers_1_.jpg?1527232815"></a></p><p>Join Wild About Wight on a summer evening bat walk at Sandown Wetlands, run in conjunction with the IW Bat Hospital, and led by local expert, Graham Street. We will be using bat detecting equipment to listen out for bats flying nearby, and to identify the different species of bats active in the area.</p>
<p>THE WALK IS FREE, BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as numbers are limited. Please contact suzie@vectishousing.co.uk or call Vectis Housing on 01983 525985 to book your place.</p>
<p>Meet at Brown's Cafe car park. Bring a torch.</p>
Thu, 24 May 2018 11:42:26 +0000http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/summer-evening-bat-walk
http://events.onthewight.com/2018/08/14/summer-evening-bat-walk